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View with Bulfinch's Courthouse and Ammi Toung's Courthouse], Graphite, Pen and Ink with Watercolor, on Wove Paper; 40.1 X 52.3 Cm 404 American Antiquarian Society Catalogue of Worcester Architectural Drawings at the American Antiquarian Society WHAT follows is a catalogue ofthe collection of architectural drawings of Worcester in the American Antiquarian Society. Entries preceded by an asterisk are included in the exhibition. The catalogue is organized alphabetically by architect or firm. Projects designed by a particular architect are then listed chro- nologically. Each entry begins with a line identifying the archi- tect (if known), the project, the location (if known), and the year the structure was erected. The drawings ofthe project are then listed below; draftsmen are identified before the title for the particular drawing, if known and if different from the archi- tect. All titles are in italics; titles that have been assigned to the drawings appear in brackets; otherwise, the title is as it appears on the drawing. Titles are followed by the medium and dimensions. Measurements are given in centimeters (with height preceding width) and refer to the entire sheet measured at the widest points. Certain significant notations on the drawing are also cited. All items listed on this checklist are from the collections of the American Antiquarian Society. Information on provenance is provided at the end ofthe entry for the first drawing of each project. Drawings are housed in the graphic arts department, unless otherwise noted. The location of each building, unless specifically noted, was Worcester, Massachusetts. Drawings ANONYMOUS. Bridge and Lock for the Blackstone Canal ( 1828). *1. Elevation of Bulk-head, graphite, pen and ink with water- color, on wove paper; 24.8 x 40.6 cm. From a scrapbook assembled by William Lincoln. Renderings from Worcester's Past 405 *2. Plan for Farm Bridge, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper, watermark: T. Gilpin; 35.2 x 49.5 cm. 3. Elevation of Side Frame, graphite, pen and ink with water- color, on wove paper; 24.7 x 40.6 cm. 4. {^Plan of a Lock'}, graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper, watermark: T. Gilpin; 32.5 x 79.7 cm. 5. \JPlan and Elevation of a Bridge'], pen and ink, on wove paper; scale: 4 ft. = one inch; 26.2 x 41.9 cm. 6. Plan of Upper Platform, graphite, pen and ink with water- color, on wove paper; 24.9 x 40.6 cm. 7. Plan of Lower Platform, graphite, pen and ink with water- color, on wove paper; 24.9 x 38.8 cm. 8. \^Plan of a Lock], graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper, water- mark: E. Burbank; 29.1 x 58.7 cm. ANONYMOUS (builder: Adolphus Morse). Central Exchange Build- ing (1844). 9. [[Plan of Interior], graphite, pen and ink, on machine-made wove paper; 35.1 x 20 cm. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BALDWIN ( 1800-35). Landscaping for the first building for the American Antiquarian Society (1832, no longer extant). 10. Design [[Plan] for Landscaping the First Antiquarian Hall, graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'C. C. Baldwin, des. Oct. 17, 1832'; 33 X S9.2 cm. PETER BANNER (active 1794-1828). The American Antiquarian Society, Summer Street ( 1818, no longer extant). *11. Attributed to Peter Banner. [[Plan of] Lower Story, pen and ink, on wove paper; specified room purposes and aspects of plan altered in a different hand, said to be that of Isaiah Thomas; scale: Ys inch = one foot; 19 x 25.2 cm. Records and plans for 1819 building, n.d. and 1818, American Anti- quarian Society archives (hereafter AAS archives). *12. Attributed to Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831). \^Plan of the] Lower Story, graphite, pen and ink, on laid paper, with many annotations for possible measurments and room functions; on reverse: geometric exercises for calculating size of dome, 19.8 X 31.9 cm. *13. Attributed to Isaiah Thomas. [[Plan of the] Upper Story, graphite, pen and ink, on laid paper; on reverse: computa- tions in ink, as well as a preliminary sketch for an elevation 406 American Antiquarian Society with a dome and finial and geometric exercises for calculating size of dome; 19.7 x 32 cm. *14. Attributed to Isaiah Thomas. {Preliminary Sketch: Elevation of Facade'], graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; sheet has been folded in half, elevation on left side of full sheet at right angle to base, specifications of building materials, labor, land, and calculations of totals cover the right side; another preliminary sketch of an elevation with a cupola and recessed arches on basement floor in center of sheet; reverse: 'See Addington about tin' and calculations as to necessary build- ing materials, left; random jottings and graphite calculations right; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. (when folded); 25.5 x 41 cm. (entire sheet). 15. [JPlan of Arrangement of Alcoves'], graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 19.6 x 25.5 cm. BARKER [^Albert A. (1852-1905)] AND NOURSE [^Walter B. ( 1853- 1906)J, (dates of firm: 1879-1903). The Frank P. Kendall House, Marie Avenue. 16. Arthur A. Gilbert ( 1879-1903), del. {Perspective with First- and Second-Floor Plans], graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'A. A. Gilbert del.,' lower right; 42.7 x 51 cm. BARKER [^Albert A.] AND NOURSE [^Walter B.]. The W. B. Nourse House, 7 Marston Way (1892). *17. Front Elevation—Marston Way, Section, graphite, pen and ink, with watercolor, on wove paper; '$5011' in graphite, lower right; 'Jan. 1892,' lower right; scale: % inch = one foot; 45 X 57.5 cm. *18. \JForking Drawing] First-Floor Plan, Second-Floor Plan, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 44.9 X 57.5 cm. *19. [^Elevations of Interior Fittings for Lavatory, Bathroom, Pan- try, Kitchen, Sink, Doors in Upper Back Hall and Kitchen, Linen and China Closets], graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'Jan. 1892,' at top; 45 x 57.5 cm. 20. West Elevation, Sever Street, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'Jan. 1892,' lower right; scale: y^ inch = one foot; 45 x 57.6 cm. 21. East Elevation, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'Jan. 1892,' lower right; scale: ^ inch = one foot; 45 X 57.5 cm. Renderings from Worcester's Past 407 22. Rear Elevation, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; ']^.n 1892,' lower right; scale: y^ inch = one foot; 45 X 57.5 cm. 23. \JVorking Drawing: Cellar Plan, Attic Plan'2, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'Jan 1892,' lower right; scale: ^4 i^^h = one foot; 45 x 57.5 cm. 24. [^Elevations and Details of2 Finish in Second Story, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'Jan. 1892,' lower right; various scales noted; 45 x 57.5 cm. 25. [JPlan of Site}, graphite, pen and colored inks with water- color, on wove paper; 'Jan. 1892,' lower right; scale: % inch = one foot; 57.5 x 45 cm. BARKER [;Albert Kr\ AND NOURSE [^Walter B.]. The Dr. W. F. Gil- man House, Cedar and Fruit Streets ( 1894). *26. Front Elevation—West, Section, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'May '93,' lower right; scale: % inch = one foot; 46.5 x 59 cm. 27. JVorth Side Elevation, graphite, pen and ink with wash and watercolor, on wove paper; 'May 1894,' lower right; scale: y^ inch = one foot; 46.5 x 59 cm. 28. South Side Elevation, graphite, pen and ink with wash and watercolor, on wove paper; 'May 1893,' lower right; scale: y^ inch = one foot; 46.5 x 59 cm. 29. Rear Elevation, graphite, pen and ink with wash and water- color, on wove paper; 'May 1893,' lower right; scale: 14 inch = one foot; 46.5 x 58.9 cm. 50. Cellar Plan, graphite, pen and colored inks with wash and watercolor, on wove paper; 'May 1893,' lower right; scale: one inch = one foot; 58.9 x 46.5 cm. 51. First-Floor Plan, graphite, pen and colored inks with water- color, on wove paper; 'May 1893,' lower right; scale: 54 inch = one foot; 58.9 x 46.5 cm. 32. Attic Plan, graphite, pen and colored inks with watercolor, on wove paper; 'May 1894,' lower right; scale: 14 ^^^^ ^ one foot; 58.9 x 46.5 cm. 53. Second-Floor Plan, graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'May 1893,' lower right; scale: ^4 inch = one foot; 58.9 x 46.5 cm. 34. ¡^Elevations and Sections of Interior Finishings and Details'), graphite, pen and ink with watercolor, on wove paper; 'June '93,'bottom center; scale: % inch = one foot; 46.4x58.8 cm. 408 American Antiquarian Society BARKER [^Albert A.)] AND NOURSE [^Walter B.^. Judge W. T. Forbes House, 23 Institute Road (1898). *35. Arthur A. Gilbert, del. ¡^Perspective and First-Floor Plan'}, graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'A. A. Gilbert Del.,' lower right; 43.7 x 57.4 cm. CHARLES HENRY BARTON. Ira M. Barton's House and Premises, Main Street (1753, no longer extant). 36. A Plan of Ira M. Barton's Premises Situated on Main Street J^early Opposite the Old South Church, graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'drawn by Charles Henry Barton, May 1849 scale 10 feet to the inch,' bottom center; 106 x 45.4 cm. 37. A Plan of Ira M. Barton's Home Situated on Main Street, graphite, pen and ink, on wove paper; 'drawn by Charles Henry Barton on a scale of 50 inches to the inch,' lower right; a photograph of this house is in the AAS collection; noted on its rear: 'The sheriff Gardiner Chandler House Built 1753? Later Ira Barton Homestead razed 1868-69 by R. C. Taylor to build Taylor Block SW corner of Main St.
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